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. 2024 Apr 1;14:7625. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-57671-1

Table 3.

Scoring guidelines for the ICF qualifiers.

From CAT-LS score CAT-LS grade Description
From 1 3 points 1 = Complete Dependence The person does not perform the activity at all
From 1 4–9 points 2 = Severe Dependence The activity is carried out completely dependently; continuous help (guiding, support, or effective help) from others is needed. The person experiences severe problems in performance
From 2 3 points 3 = Part Independence The person can perform the activity in a very limited range
From 2 4–9 points 4 = Part Dependence The activity is carried out independently but sometimes help is needed. There are moderate limitations in performance; the person is less result oriented and less adequate. There are faults in performance
From 3 3 points 5 = Slight Dependence The activity is carried out completely independently; no help from others is needed but mild limitations are present: less frequent use of, the more simplified form of the activity (e.g. only a few functions of technological equipment). The person needs more time, is slower, less energetic, and has difficulties learning something new. The person is less flexible, inventive, creative, and more rigid
From 3 4–9 points 6 = Complete Independence The activity is carried out completely independently; no help from others is needed. There are no limitations, the person carries out the activity at a normal frequency and is adequate, flexible, inventive, and creative (e.g. the person can use all functions of technological equipment)